Trademark Symbols First of all, let’s find out what is meant under the term “trademark”. The media often use the terms “trademarks” and “brands” as synonyms. But are these terms really equal? Trademarks (service marks) A trademark, registered through a trademark office like the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office), is a sign that identifies the goods of a particular legal entity or individual entrepreneur, i.e., sets them apart from similar ones offered by competitors. They facilitate consumers’ choice of products and encourage entrepreneurs, often advised by trademark attorneys, to improve the quality of their goods and services. In…